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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.20, 577.85 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.20, 577.85 and 190.30 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.20 : 577.85 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.20/577.85 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.20x = 577.85 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.20x = 109,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,964.86/385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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